Serving 353 students in grades 9-12, Tomball Star Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tomball Star Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Tomball Star Academy's student population of 353 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tomball Star Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tomball Star Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
43%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tomball Star Academy's ranking?
Tomball Star Academy is ranked #14 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tomball Star Academy often compared to?
Tomball Star Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Tomball High School, Tomball Memorial High School, Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tomball Star Academy?
353 students attend Tomball Star Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Tomball Star Academy students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tomball Star Academy?
Tomball Star Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tomball Star Academy offer ?
Tomball Star Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tomball Star Academy part of?
Tomball Star Academy is part of Tomball ISD School District.
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